Becca and Erik - San Francisco Engagement Photographer

I just loved this engagement session and I can't believe I haven't shared it on the blog yet! (Actually, I can. It's in good company. We're working on that, as you may have noticed. Goal for February: bring the blog back to life. Zombie blogs. It's the new thing.)

Anyway, back on track - these two were just the sweetest and most fun to photograph and I absolutely loved Roxie! I won't lie, she was a little spirited; she made me work for the photographs, but I respect that. If you're a good-looking dog people are always trying to photograph you, right? You can't be posing all the time. 

Becca and Erik chose Lover's Lane in the Presidio as their location, and I never understand why I don't see other photographers there - it's one of the most beautiful places in the city, and it usually feels very private and quiet as well. 

Gotcha, Roxie!

See what I mean? I love this place!

And then we found this little area that was completely overgrown with ivy. The more green in a photo, the better, in my opinion.

Thanks so much you two! (And you three, Roxie!)

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San Francisco Engagement Photographer - Killian and Silvestre at Sutro Baths

I love Sutro Baths. I'm not normally one to play favorites (I enjoy a wiiiiiiiide variety of people, situations, and things) but if I were pressed to choose a favorite location to shoot at in San Francisco, I'd probably choose Sutro Baths. There's just such a huge variety of photos to be found there; lots of nooks and crannies to explore and stunning backdrops to make use of. Plus, it's an awesome place for silhouettes, which I just can't seem to get enough of.

I met Killian and Silvestre there a couple of weeks ago for their engagement session, and true to form, it was magical. Of course it didn't hurt that Killian and Silvestre are pretty great themselves: down to earth, laid back, and fun to hang out with.

We wandered Sutro Baths and came away with some photos that I think really capture the essence of who they are together.

I just love this photo of Silvestre. (By the way, his nickname is Silver. Is there anything cooler than that?)

Silhouettes. Yum.

And the light just kept getting better and better.

 I've been experimenting recently with creating double exposures in-camera with a new technique, and I have to say I'm a little bit addicted.

Thanks guys, for such a fun session!

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Jessica and Mark - Baker Beach Anniversary Photography

Jessica and Mark came to San Francisco to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, and wanted some photos on the beach to commemorate their time here. They came all the way from Missouri, and they were some of the most fun clients I have ever photographed, also they had their color-coordinated outfits down! (I love green.)

I also love it when clients aren't afraid to get a little sandy, wet, or dirty - it makes for better, more fun photographs! Jessica and Mark were willing to put their toes in the Pacific for the sake of photographs, yet more proof of their awesomeness if any were needed.

I love Baker Beach. The rocks there are just so great. Even if I did accidentally slip off of one at one point and scratch up a lens hood, it was worth it. (And thank you to the photo gods that that was the extent of the damage!)

See what I mean about the rocks?

And of course we had to get the bridge in a couple more shots.

Aren't they the most stunning couple?

Jessica and Mark, it was so great to meet you, and thank you for so much fun at the beach! Come back in five years and we'll do it again!

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